Science vs. Fear — Take MCDXLIV

Ars Technica has a good summary of the mostly anecdotal evidence that people tend to cite about the health risks of electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and WiFi networks. It amazes me how quickly people will latch onto the idea of new dangers pervading their daily life, despite evidence to the contrary. That being said, topics such as climate change remain ignored whenever it is convenient to advance personal agendas. The problem with science is that we can’t ignore its findings when it is convenient, and leverage it when it serves our interest — it is an all or nothing affair.